Wednesday, January 6, 2010: 5:45 PM

Mardi Gras Ballroom Salon D (New Orleans Marriott)

John R. Ruberson , University of Georgia

Melissa D. Thompson , University of Georgia

Scott R. Shaw , University of Wyoming

Walker A. Jones , USDA, ARS, BIRU

Phillip Roberts , University of Georgia

Michael D. Toews , University of Georgia

The parasitic wasp Aridelus rufotestaceus was found in Georgia in 2007, where it was reared from the Southern green stink bug. We've conducted studies of the parasitoid to determine the effective temperature and host stage in the parasitoid development and survival. Third and fourth instar nymphs of the Southern green stink bug appear to be the most suitable stages, and parasitoid development and survival were significantly influenced by temperature.

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10926 Temperature and Host Relationships of the Stinkbug Parasitoid Aridelus Rufotestaceus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)